Quality Manager - Food Safety

Mrs Clarks•Ankeny, IA

12d

About The Position

The Manager of Food Safety plans, directs and implements quality, regulatory, safety and environment compliance-based programs and activities to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related filed AND/OR Combination of education and experience equal to 5+ years
HACCP Certification
Ability to obtain SQF Practitioner
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Experience in food safety audits

Responsibilities

Organizes and leads the HACCP / HARPC team and the Internal Audit team
Performs verification and validation activities
Assists with the oversight of Sanitation activities
Leads 2nd and 3rd party audit preparation to be always “audit ready”
Conduct and manage employee training
(HACCP, Food Defense, Allergens, Foreign material, GMP, etc.)
Ensures document and record control including change control, storage, retrieval, and destruction (including electronic documents and records)
Verifies that packaging, labels, ingredients, and finished products meet standards.
Directs beverage handlers and production personnel in sanitary procedures.
Assist with new product commissioning
Assist with supplier and ingredient approval
Assist with Organic, Kosher, etc. programs
Report areas of concerns and needed improvements to Plant Manager
Other duties as assigned.